Beats his man, then picks the pass.
Output is real: finishing sits in line with xG.
Shows up against the best — output holds against top-third opponents.
| Stat | Top third | Middle | Bottom third |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches | 11 | 8 | 11 |
| Goals /90 | 0.11 | 0.30 | 0.12 |
| Assists /90 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.12 |
| Shots /90 | 0.34 | 1.51 | 1.68 |
| Key passes /90 | 2.52 | 0.90 | 1.68 |
| Take-ons /90 | 4.47 | 2.11 | 3.71 |
Adjustment v1.1 · calibrated against 1401 league transitions + 1004 cross-league cup fixtures · methodology
Elite among his peers: 99th percentile for take-ons among midfielders aged 25–29.
vs midfielders aged 25–29 · 261 peers · pool pct → age bandProfiles like J. Sarmiento — midfielders with this shape at 27.
Watch the downside: progression (22nd pct) is a real weakness for the role.
Reliable: form in line with his season rate — no meaningful swings.
At a career-high valuation.
Top underlying game: 0.33 xG away to Guimaraes, 1 goal.